Careers at Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Purpose

The Senior House Officer, Pediatrics and Child Health department will provide quality primary pediatric care to all patients and continuously evaluate and improve the quality of primary pediatric care to meet patient treatment goals.

Key responsibilities:

• Participate in ward/casualty work – clerkship, patient education, writing of discharge summaries
• Discussion of patients with instructors and consultants.
• Participate in general and specialist clinics
• Participate in quality improvement activities – medical audits, process indicators, management guidelines development and application
• Participate in morbidity/mortality review preparation
• Assist in the examination and observation of emergency cases by performing such duties as taking case histories, conducting physical examinations, and ordering diagnostic laboratory and radiology studies.
• Attend to critical patients in a timely manner.
• When necessary, carry out privileged and potentially life-saving emergency surgical and medical procedures.
• Educate patients on wellness, prevention and early detection.
• Provide materials, resources and referrals to patients, family members/care givers.
• Educate patients on informed consent, choice of attending physician and right to seek second opinion.
• Initiate timely discussions with relevant consultants/departments to arrive at the best treatment plan for specialized cases.
• Participate in establishing various planning parameters for addressing referral cases received at AKUH, N.
• Engage nursing and ward staff in ensuring that the most appropriate care and treatment are given to patients.
• Participate in discussions with relevant members of the clinical care team to enable better integration of patient care activities.
• Work closely with members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilization.
• Participate in departmental committees and internal business meetings
• Attending & present at CMEs
• Develop and implement personal learning objectives
• Participate in teaching of interns, elective students and nurses
• Role model junior colleagues
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills with colleagues and clients
• Readiness to take extra duties
• Organize for locally available data on prevalence and incidence of common ailments in AKUHN
• Help the conferences registrar/resident in organizing for research related activities
• Initiate discussions with consultants and colleagues to enable integration of clinical research activities, shared knowledge, institutional quality improvement and patient wellness activities.
• Participate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise.

 Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentist Board
• A valid Basic Life Support, Pediatric advanced Life Support Course Certificate will have added advantage
• Successful internship completion plus one year post internship experience
• Good communication skills
• A good team player
• Ability and desire to continuously develop professionally
• Demonstrates respect for diversity and is culturally sensitive and applies ethical principles appropriately
• Seeks and accepts advice and adheres to deadlines
• Punctuality and accountability
• Clinician traits of patience, compassion, responsibility, honesty, respect for others, self-awareness, logical thinking and intellectual curiosity
• Good Counseling and patient education skills
• Ability to manage work related stress
• Microsoft Office Application computer skills 
• Able to work with minimal supervision
   

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Job Purpose

• The Critical Care Instructor/Registrar will perform clinical and educational functions within the Critical Care units of the Aga Khan University Hospital - Nairobi. The Instructor/Registrar’s clinical duties will include assessment and management of Critically ill patients in the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit and the High Dependency Unit in the Hospital under the supervision of a Critical Care Consultant.
• Their academic responsibilities will also include clinical instruction to senior house officers, interns, medical students and resident doctors within Critical Care Medicine.

Key responsibilities

Access and manage patients.         

• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds in the ICU & HDU per the monthly schedule/rota under the supervision of the Critical Care Consultant.
• Clinical instruction to junior medical staff in the critical care units with oversight by the Critical Care Consultant
• Perform Critical Care procedures within their competence in the ICU & HDU under the supervision of the Critical Care Consultant
• Assess and examine patients, order and interpret diagnostic studies, develop care plans, update patients, their families, primary care providers and other consultants. This will be done under the supervision of the Critical Care Consultant.

Consultation outside the Critical Care Units 

• Assist in the initial assessment and triage by phone, other electronic means or in person of potential critical care patients by providing assessment, management, and triage advice to non-critical care medical providers. This will be done at the direction and supervision of the Critical Care Consultant.
• Participate in the review and development of appropriate policies and procedures for patients’ health care to formulate best practice guidelines.
• Participate in discussions with relevant members of the clinical care team to enable better integration of patient care activities under the supervision of the Critical Care Consultant.

Participate in the meticulous use of resources.    

• Work closely with other members of the clinical care team to reduce errors and waste, improve skillfulness and resource utilization.
• Participate in departmental research and academic activities, institutional quality improvement and patient safety activities.       
• Clinical instruction of medical school students, interns and residents as assigned.
• Participate and occasionally present in weekly Morbidity and Mortality meetings for the section of critical care.
• Seek opportunities to attain and maintain competency in knowledge and skills to perform duties described.
• Seek feedback from Critical Care Consultants on performance.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Critical Care Medical Director
• Participate in all team efforts as departmental (DOM) and sectional (Critical Care) needs arise.

 Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) or equivalent
• Master of Medicine in Internal Medicine/Anesthesia/Emergency Medicine or successful completion of a residency in Internal Medicine/Anesthesia or Emergency Medicine.
• Registration by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board
• Basic Life Support & Advance Cardiac Life Support (BLS & ACLS)
• Demonstrates competency and dexterity with all equipment utilized in the hospital environment
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect for diversity and applies ethical principles appropriately
• Seeks and accepts advice and adheres to deadlines
• Punctual and respects commitments made
• Responsible team layer
• Basic computer skills and electronic medical record knowledge is an added advantage.

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Job Purpose

To provide administrative and logistical support to the Programmes and Examinations Offices in ensuring efficient coordination of academic and assessment processes.

Key responsibilities:

Examinations Office Support

• Assisting in scheduling classrooms and examination venues.
• Taking minutes during departmental meetings.
• Supporting the preparation and organization of examination materials.
• Assisting in compiling attendance lists and filing of examination-related records.
• Providing logistical support during examinations and moderation sessions. 6. Performing any other related duties as assigned by the Examinations Officer.

Programmes Office Support

• Photocopying and printing of academic materials and administrative documents.
• Running office errands, including delivery of letters and official documents.
• Assisting faculty with urgent requests, such as printing and copying of teaching materials.
• Maintaining and organizing departmental filing systems.
• Conducting early morning classroom checks to ensure a clean, organized, and conducive learning environment. 

Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed bachelor’s degree in business administration, Office Management, Education, or a related field. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Prior experience working in an academic institution (school, college, or university) in an administrative or clerical capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to handle student inquiries and support academic operations.

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Job Purpose

• The programmes assistant will play a pivotal role in driving enrollment, strengthening brand visibility, and cultivating corporate partnerships for our academic and executive education programs in liaison with the Programmes Manager. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, digitally savvy professional with proven experience in B2B and B2C marketing, developing educational products and solutions, and a general understanding of the media and communications landscape in Kenya and the wider region.

Key responsibilities:

• Craft compelling content for campaigns, brochures, email newsletters, blogs, and social media tailored to different target segments.
• Drive participant recruitment for academic courses, and executive education offerings through advertising, cold calling and other marketing activities.
• Assist in managing the execution of paid and organic digital marketing campaigns (Google Ads, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram).
• Coordinate lead generation campaigns and conversion strategies such as organizing webinars, workshops, and thought leadership events to showcase faculty expertise and program value.
• Develop proposals, pitch decks, and presentations for strategic clients and partners

 Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in marketing, communications, business development, or sales within education, media, creative or related sectors.
• Ethical conduct and adherence to research protocols and guidelines.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills and methodologies.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

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Job Purpose

To support the organization's mission by communicating its work, values, and impact through digital platforms and public relations to strengthen visibility, engagement, and public bust.

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in creating and scheduling content for digital platforms.
• Support social media management by drafting captions, sourcing visuals, and monitoring engagement.
• Assist in basic graphic design and video editing.
• Assist in managing online community interactions and inquiries.
• Assist in drafting newsletters, news  and press releases,
• Assist in planning and coordinating media interviews with key stakeholders.

 Qualifications, Experience and Skills required:

• Pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in: Communication / Media Studies or a related field. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms.
• Content creation skills.
• Familiarity with data tools such as: Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Curious, and open to learn
• Well-organized with good time management skills.
• Team-oriented

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Job Summary

The Aga Khan University, Department of Radiology is seeking a Senior instructor to acquire and interprete various types of medical images including Radiographs, CT, MRI, Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound images to diagnose medical conditions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and supervise the provision of quality radiology services
• Assess and explain to the patient the procedures to be carried out upon initial encounter.
• Communicate accurate diagnosis to the physician and/or patients upon examining the internal functions of the organ systems and recommend the suitable radiology procedure.
• Ensure adherence to the medical procedures and policies including Radiation safety rules and regulations
• Proactively monitor compliance to all applicable radiation safety rules and regulations.
• Coordinate the administrative day-to-day running of the of the department to ensure proper provision of quality      radiology services.
• Ensure availability of adequate materials and relevant consumables for the smooth running of the department.
• Teach and supervise all the procedures performed by the radiology residents.
• Prepare written report of observations and recommend the type of radiology procedure suitable for the benefit of the patient
• Perform other related duties within the scope and function of the department, as required

Requirements

• MMed Radiology or equivalent.
• Certification and registration from the relevant Medical Practitioners and Dentists regulating body.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Adequate experience during residency program based on the curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good MS Office computer skills
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner with patients, doctors and other hospital staff